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Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Banner House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views

Elk Hill is a spacious rental home with a large yard and deck to enjoy the view of the mountains. With bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas on both levels, this home offers lots of interior space for everyone to gather together or spread out for separate activities.
The living area on the main level features a stone fireplace, lots of natural light, deck access, and plenty of games or puzzles for you to enjoy during your stay. The kitchen is expansive and has a gas range, plenty of counter space, and cabinet storage. The adjoining dining room has seating for all guests and an additional breakfast nook. Also on this level, are two bedrooms, each with king beds and full baths. Each bedroom on this level has a flat screen tv.
On the second level, there is another living area with a pool table and kitchenette with electric stove. The third bedroom has a king bed, full bath and walk-in shower, yard access, and a stone fireplace. For kids, there are bunk beds and a cozy book nook with a sleeper sofa, as well as an attached bathroom that includes a bathtub.
It's only minutes from downtown historic Banner Elk, and equally close to Sugar Mountain for all your winter sports desires.
Elk Hill is dog friendly, with a nonrefundable pet fee and prior approval from our office at Resort Real Estate and Rentals.
No Check-in's Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. All guests are required to sign a rental agreement upon booking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. Banner House Museum and Elk Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and winery tours.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Banner House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 19 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views on 18 Jun 2026 start from £122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly! Elk Hill Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lees-McRae College, Banner House Museum and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. Tate-Evans Park and Elk Statue are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay - beautiful view

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of warning signs: Open this private door: 50 fine. Don't empty trash: 100 fine. Don't clean up poop: 200 fine. ... and a few more. Otherwise it was a cool place. Steep driveway but paved for the top 1/2. Very good location for all the high country popular spots. Like many VRBOs, they use fresh scented "Lavender" laundry detergent and or fabric softener on bedding and linens (if you have a sensitive nose). One shower didn't drain well but overall a comfortable and spacious place. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain! We are glad that you had a good visit overall. The warning signs are unique to this unit, to keep it nice for the next guests. Thank you for your helpful comments. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Ski Trip

nice setting and atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joesph, Kathleen E.

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was great will stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Elk Hill Retreat. We hope you will visit with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would recommend

We stayed here over a weekend to go to App St football game with family. Was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. App football is always a great time too. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Views

Beautiful property! The views from the deck were unbelievable. Lots of space for our dogs to roam outside in the yard and lots of space inside for our family and my sister’s family. Convenient to restaurants and tourist attractions. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Elk Hill Retreat. We hope that you will visit with us again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This place was awesome. View was very nice. Almost all we need was there. Felt we were just home. Make sure to open the bathroom door to make the room warm (heater is in the bathroom, there is a touchscreen heater in the room itself but it seems not working or maybe its just me, had to research how to use it) Didn’t know that we have to do it like that so the first night the room was so cold but good thing there were enough blankets to keep us warm, the fireplace didn’t do much to keep us warm. Overall, still place is good to stay for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the feedback about the heat. We will check it. You may always call our office and we will send someone to help. Please come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Nice place - very convenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years 2022/23

Fantastic space, easy accessibility to the slopes and local eateries as well as the alpine coaster! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chriss P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highland Vacation

Memories made, Nerves relaxed. What else need be said
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and could relax and unwind. We hope that you will visit us again soon. Resort Real Estate & Rentals.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Yesenia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice

It was nice with the exception of finding dog poop in the dining area. That just was unacceptable because I used to clean houses for a living and we checked wall to wall for cleanliness and made sure it was left in mint condition. We wanted to get away for just a couple of days but when I saw that it just threw me into a panicked mode. Anyways we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We are so very sorry and were mortified ourselves when we received your call. We sent someone up immediately to clean up the area. I do not know how our housekeeping missed this, but we do apologize. We will contact you privately to discuss further.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

2nd Return Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A perfect yard for our furry friends! The property is centrally located. Beautiful views. Perfect escape from the Florida heat wave. Hated to leave. Hope to return again soon!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Elk Hill Retreat. We hope that you will visit with us again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rouben K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Elk Hill Retreat

We stayed at this Elk Hill Retreat home, overall the home/neighborhood is pretty good, located on top of a steep hill with great views. Bathrooms are kind of dated. The check in process was kind of hectic as check in as at 4pm and we did not get to have access until almost an hour later (and check out at 10 sharp) the lady at the management office was very busy and was getting slammed with calls.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
We do apologize for the delay. The week after Christmas is always our busiest week. Some days that week we had over 20 back-to-back cleans. We always strive to meet the 4pm check-in but we can never guarantee it. However, on days when we aren't as busy, we often get people in units early. Please accept our apologies for the delay. We are glad you enjoyed the rental unit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Such a great house for a big group!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Check in experience was quick, easy, and people were great. House was easy to find but make sure you have good tires! We were a group of 10 girls and felt like there was more than enough space for everyone. The wrap around deck and view was breathtaking and unbeatable. I would recommend this house to anyone and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tiffonya C.

A Blissful Escape at Elk Hill Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I recently had the pleasure of staying at Elk Hill Retreat in Sugar Mountain with a group of 10 family members, including 3 under 10 years old. I'm here to spill the tea on this gem of a property. Buckle up, because it's a bit of a rollercoaster!Let me start with what stole our hearts – the views. Oh boy, those views! Elk Hill Retreat is perched atop a hill about 6 min from the Sugar Mountain resort, offering panoramic scenes that will make your jaw drop. I'm talking about waking up to the sun kissing the peaks and winding down with the most breathtaking sunset you can imagine. It's like Mother Nature decided to show off, and Elk Hill is the front-row seat.We were a group of 11, and there was room for everyone and then some. No elbow-jabbing or awkward bathroom sharing situations here. The property is spacious, both inside and out. The living areas are cozy without feeling cramped, and the bedrooms – oh, the bedrooms! Comfy beds, fresh linens – they nailed the whole "home away from home" vibe.But the real MVPs were the thoughtful touches. Board games? Check. Bedding? Check. Dishes, cooking utensils, and spices? Triple check! It was like they read our minds and anticipated our every need. We had a master chef in our group, and the well-stocked kitchen made our culinary adventures a breeze. Imagine whipping up a feast while gazing at those mountain views – talk about a recipe for happiness.Look, I won't sugarcoat the issues with the property management company. They were a bit slack in the communication and follow-through department. There were times when we felt a bit in the dark, playing a waiting game for responses and waiting until the last minute for directions and final instructions. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but it did add a sprinkle of frustration to an otherwise perfect stay.Despite the communication hiccup, our time at Elk Hill Retreat was nothing short of stellar. The property itse
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed the property. We will be sure to let the property owner know. Please accept our apologies if we did not meet your expectations. As soon as a reservation is made, our rental agreement containing all information for check-in, check-out, Rates and fees breakdown with payment information, and other information is emailed to the email used for the reservation. We strive to respond to emails and voicemails within 24 hours, however sometimes we may get busy and it takes a little longer. Our office is only open on the weekends during the winter busy season, but we always have someone answering the emergency line. An email goes out again 2 days before your reservation, but we do not give out door codes until your unit is ready for check-in. Please let me know if any of these communications did not get sent out as intended. If not, we absolutely need to look into that. Again, please accept our apologies for not meeting your expectations as a property management company. We would welcome an email conversation to help us improve.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

3rd Summer Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As always, a wonderful summer visit. We hated to leave the cool mountain air. Our dogs can’t get enough of the wonderful fenced in yard. The property management went above and beyond to help with one issue that arose. This property has incredible sunset views and is centrally located to everything. Hope to see you next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a family and friends getaway

The views were incredible and there was plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Incredible home with spectacular views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this home and location! Our dogs could not get enough of the huge fenced in yard. A beautiful home that is centrally located with incredible views. Hope to return soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Elk Hill Dr Great Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was great. Yard is perfect for dogs. House is very comfortable with plenty of space. Rooms and kitchen well stocked with everything you need. Tons of games and puzzles. Great location for hiking, golfing etc.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

Spring break get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a great time spending our spring break at this beautiful location and home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Space, Beautiful Views and Welcoming Interior

Two separate families with elementary age children enjoyed this property for a vacation and ski weekend. The home was clean and spacious with gorgeous mountain views. We enjoyed its proximity to the grocery store, ski rentals, general provisions, and also the local resorts. We would definitely go with this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YAMILETTE Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

La casa es suoer linda

Pasamos un fin de semana en familia disfrutamos mucho, fue poco tiempo pero no dan ganas de salir de casa puedes divertirte estando allí. Lo único es que en temporada de nieve debes llevar vehículo apropiados que suban la colina, nos toco dejar los carros abajo y subir todoo. Por todo lo demas perfecto
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Great Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a nice spacious home with plenty of room for a big family. The teens especially liked the game room with a separate kitchen , TV, pool table, etc. on the ground floor. Cleaners need to pay a little more attention to cleaning the throw rugs in the bathrooms, vacuuming and some maintenance needs. Otherwise all was great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Trip and Location

Everything worked well, property had lots of room and worked well for multiple families sharing. Kids really enjoyed the pool table. Location to Sugar Mountain is great. Be aware of steep driveway if it's icy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas get away

We loved our stay. The beds were very very comfortable, views majestic, house very homey. Kitchen was well appointed. We would all love to stay there again. We had everything we needed plus.. Thank you. Our Christmas was wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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